Associate to an FCFCOA Judge – Division 2

Other
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
October 15, 2025
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

This position sits within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Division 2

Purpose of Position

The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
  • Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
  • Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
  • Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
  • Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
  • Other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

  • Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.
  • Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
  • The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
  • Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
  • A high standard of ethical behaviour.

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Lynne Weidle, Judicial Services Team Leader via telephone 02 8623 4392 or email [email protected].

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email [email protected]

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1,500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

Eligibility 

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

  1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship;
  2. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment;
  3. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply, but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion 

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Applications close on Wednesday 29th October at 11.30pm (AEDT).

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